Chemistry

Chemistry is a fascinating and diverse field that impacts almost every aspect of our lives including such areas as medicines, plastics, energy, and water quality. As a department, our goal is to provide rigorous preparation of citizens whose career paths require expertise in chemistry. Additionally, our faculty strive to contribute to a chemically literate society through teaching (with classrooms, labs, and research), scholarship, and service.

Program Offerings at Grand Valley

Program offerings include a Bachelor of Science in chemistry or biochemistry, and a certificate in green chemistry.
The chemistry degree can be earned with coursework in any of four different emphases:

Education

Environmental

Professional

Technical

The professional emphasis program in chemistry is approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society.

Coursework

Visit www.gvsu.edu/catalog for coursework information.

Career Options

Graduates work in a variety of different fields, including:

Environmental testing

Forensics

Teaching

Pharmaceuticals

Chemistry majors are also well prepared to attend graduate or professional schools in a variety of areas, including chemistry, medicine, education, biochemistry, and pharmacy.

Why Study Chemistry at Grand Valley?

Faculty attention. Beyond the freshman year, our courses become smaller and more intimate. All upper-division courses are taught by Ph.D. chemists with specialized training and research expertise.